Fire Hits Row House In Easton Easton Blaze Causes $40,000 In Damage

March 24, 1988|The Morning Call

A fire last night caused about $40,000 worth of damage to an Easton row home in the 100 block of Spring Garden Street, according to Deputy Fire Chief Gerald Flavelle.

The fire, reported around 9 p.m., originated at the rear of the home, he said. Flames were seen shooting up the rear wall from the ground to the roof and were visible at the College Hill station, Flavelle said. He declined to identify the source of the blaze until the state fire marshall inspects the scene this morning.

The owner of the home at 137 Spring Garden St., John Durnin, was not at home when the fire broke out, Flavelle said. The rear wall of the house received the most damage, while the interior sustained heat and smoke damage, he said.

The two homes on either side of 137 Spring Garden St. received slight damage. Moderate fire damage was reported to the interior and exterior of 135 Spring Garden St. The roof of 139 Spring Garden St. was slightly damaged when firefighters removed a skylight to ventilate the home, Flavelle said.

Flavelle said the quick response from the Fire Department prevented further damage to the homes in that block. The fire was reported out around 9:45 p.m. There were no injuries.